2-Piece Dinghy Oars – Split Rowing Oars for Boats & Yacht Tenders

The 2-Piece Dinghy Oars provide a practical and convenient rowing solution for dinghies, yacht tenders, inflatable boats and small recreational rowing boats.

Featuring a two-piece split construction, these dinghy oars can be separated for easier transportation and compact storage, making them particularly useful for boat owners with limited onboard space.

Ideal for rowing between a yacht and shore, manoeuvring around a marina or providing an alternative to outboard propulsion, these compact rowing oars are a useful addition to your small-boat equipment.

Available from Barton Marine NZ, the 2-Piece Dinghy Oars offer a convenient solution for everyday recreational boating throughout New Zealand.

Key Features

• Two-piece split dinghy oar design

• Separates for convenient storage and transportation

• Suitable for compatible dinghies and yacht tenders

• Practical for small rowing boats

• Useful for inflatable dinghies with suitable rowing fittings

• Designed for manual rowing propulsion

• Convenient for boats with limited storage space

• Useful as replacement or backup rowing equipment

• Easy to transport in a vehicle or boat

• Suitable for recreational marine use

• Practical addition to tender equipment

Specifications

Convenient Two-Piece Dinghy Oars

One of the biggest advantages of two-piece dinghy oars is their compact storage design.

Traditional one-piece rowing oars can be awkward to store aboard smaller boats, particularly where space is limited beneath seats or inside storage lockers.

The split design allows the oars to be separated into shorter sections when not in use.

This makes them especially practical for yacht owners who need to store tender equipment aboard their main vessel.

Ideal for Yacht Tenders

Yacht tenders are commonly used for short trips between a mooring, marina, jetty and shore.

Having dependable rowing oars aboard provides a practical means of propulsion without relying on an outboard motor.

Two-piece dinghy oars are particularly useful for:

• Rowing between yacht and shore

• Moving around sheltered anchorages

• Manoeuvring alongside a yacht

• Travelling between moorings and jetties

• Short-distance tender trips

• Providing alternative propulsion

Their split construction makes them convenient to store when the tender is not in use.

Compact Storage for Small Boats

Storage space is often limited aboard dinghies and yacht tenders.

Two-piece oars can be separated into shorter sections, making them easier to accommodate in suitable storage areas.

This can be useful when:

• Transporting a dinghy on a trailer

• Carrying equipment in a vehicle

• Storing a tender aboard a yacht

• Keeping rowing equipment inside a locker

• Transporting spare oars

• Organising small-boat accessories

The exact storage length depends on the dimensions of the individual oar sections.

Useful Backup Propulsion

Even when a dinghy or yacht tender is fitted with an outboard motor, carrying suitable oars is good boating practice.

An outboard may become unavailable because of mechanical failure, fuel problems or other unexpected circumstances.

Rowing oars provide an alternative means of propulsion when conditions and distance make rowing practical.

This can be particularly useful when:

• An outboard motor fails to start

• Fuel runs out

• The engine cannot be operated safely

• The water is too shallow for powered propulsion

• Quiet manual propulsion is preferred

Always ensure the oars are suitable for the size of the boat and that the rowing system is in serviceable condition.

Suitable for Dinghies & Small Rowing Boats

Two-piece rowing oars can be useful for a range of small boats, provided their length and mounting arrangement are appropriate.

Potential applications include:

• Yacht tenders

• Small fibreglass dinghies

• Wooden rowing dinghies

• Inflatable tenders

• Small utility boats

• Recreational rowing boats

Before ordering, check the assembled oar length and compatibility with your boat's rowing fittings.

Two-Piece vs One-Piece Dinghy Oars

Both types of oars have advantages.

Two-Piece Dinghy Oars

Two-piece oars offer:

• Compact storage

• Convenient transportation

• Easier packing

• Practical onboard storage

• Flexibility for occasional rowing

One-Piece Dinghy Oars

Traditional one-piece oars have a continuous shaft without a central joining mechanism.

They may be preferred for frequent rowing or where maximum simplicity is important.

For boat owners who value compact storage, two-piece oars provide a convenient alternative.

Dinghy Oars vs Boat Paddles

Dinghy oars and boat paddles both provide manual propulsion, but they are used differently.

Dinghy Oars: Typically operate through rowlocks or oarlocks mounted on the boat, providing leverage during each rowing stroke.

Boat Paddle: Usually has a single blade and is held directly by the user without a fixed rowing pivot.

Oars are generally more suitable for sustained rowing, while a paddle is useful for occasional propulsion and manoeuvring.